1.         In accordance with the provisions of R.A. No. 4109, R.A. No. 7394, Executive Order No. 913, series of 1983, Letter of Instruction No. 1208, DAO No. 9, Series of 1990, DAO No. 4, series of 1994, DAO No. 8, series of 1995, Sec. (4), Chapter 2, Book IV, of the 1987 Administrative Code and other related rules and regulations, the mandatory implementation of the following standards are hereby ordered, for the protection of consumers.

1.1           PNS 12-1:1996, Ballast for Tubular Fluorescent Lamps - General and Safety Requirements

1.2           PNS 12-2:1996, Ballast for Tubular Fluorescent Lamps - Performance Requirements

1.3           PNS 15-1:1989/AMD 01:1991:Part 1, Dry Chemical Portable Fire Extinguisher - AMD 02:1992 Specification

1.4           PNS 35:1996 - Electric Wires and Cables - PVC Insulated Electric Copper Wires and Cables - Specification

1.5           PNS 67:1986/AMD 01:1987, Galvanized Steel Sheets and Coils - Specification

1.6           PNS 136:1987/AMD 02:1992, Steel Wire Nails - Specification

1.7           PNS 1258:1994, Particular Requirements for Cooking Ranges, Cooking Tables, Ovens and Similar Appliances for Household Use

1.8           PNS 174:1988, Safety Requirements for Children's Toys - Part 1: Constructional Requirements

1.9           PNS 1328:1996, Luminaires Part 1: General Requirements and Tests

2.         All manufacturers, distributors, importers and retailers of said products shall comply with the requirements of their specific standards.

3.         A third party certification, known as the PS Quality Certification Mark, shall be obtained from the Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) by all manufacturers of said products. Importers of these products shall secure a commodity clearance from the BPS as a pre-requisite of import shipment release by the Bureau of Customs.

4.         BPS shall promulgate implementing guidelines specifying implementing timetables, taking into consideration present inventory levels, production capabilities of industries, and testing capabilities of BPS and other testing institutions. When necessary, BPS may designate an appropriate competent organization to assist in various aspects of standards implementation work (such as product inspection, testing, market monitoring) for these products.

5.         The implementation of these standards shall be done in coordination with the DTI Regional and Provincial Offices and the Bureau of Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection.

6.         All other orders or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Administrative Order are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

7.         This Order takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication in two newspapers of general circulation.

Adopted: 18 March 1997